19.4.13

Pomegranate: All Spun Up

I've finally finished the wool I've been spinning for Baby #2's special blanket! It's been slow and steady and it feels GREAT to have reached this stage! The yarn spun up BEAUTIFULLY and I'm really really pleased with how it turned out. It's soft, bouncy with a bit of spring in it, and really warm. Not to mention decadent in its gorgeous pomegranate color.

The lowdown:

80% New Zealand merino and 20% silk

DK/Worsted weight (8-10ply)

933 yards total (853 meters)

I can't wait to get knitting on this blanket! I plan on something simple to show off the depth of color and richness of the yarn but with a soft and feminine touch to it. We'll see. I still haven't completely decided on a pattern. Speaking of which, recommendations anyone?

yum!! drops design always has a plethora of great patterns: http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/search.php, i did a blanket for OJ which was a (irish Oriel) lace scarf pattern made into a blanket size, turned out nice!

Talia what a clever girl you are! I love your blog and what you are doing. Baby's blanket will be a stunner in that colour. If you like to crochet check out Attic21- inspired me to get my crochet hook out again after many years..

I just want to squeeze that yarn, rub it against my face and smell it :)Spinning is always something I have wanted to learn. One day I'll even have animals whose fleece I can turn into yarn...one day..sigh.Xx